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Fatal Cplliery Accident at Merthyr Wm. Davies a collier, of 11, Hill-road, Vochriw, died at the Merthyr General Hospital tin Friday from'injuries received at the Bed- linog Colliery, belonging to Messrs. Guest, Keen, and Co. The deceased was admitted; bjto the institution on November 29, suffer- ] ing from a crushed leg. The limb had to be Amputated, and the operation was performed 1 by Dr. Cresswell.

America and the Philippines. Washington, Saturday Horning.-General Chaffee's report, made public to-day, recom- mends that there should be no further reduc- ] tion of the United States troops in the Philip- < fcines before 1903.—Central New».

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Dangerous Criminal. A 33 YEARS' RECORD OF CRIME Thomas Rogers, who has also passed under the name of Samuel Hough, a grey-haired man, just turned 60 years of age, was charged at the Manchester City Police-court, yesterday with loitering last evening in Shudehill, with intent to commit a felony. He was standing at the corner of Dantzic-street and Shudehill, close by a jeweller's shop, when he was observed by Detective-sergeants Ashton and M'Lelland. The officers knew him to be a notorious thief, and a desperate character to boot, and they were. therefore, by no means taken unawares when Rogers drew a jemmy from his coat pocket as soon as they ap- proached him. They at once overpowered him and wrested the jemmy from him, and marched him off to the Town-hall, where they found in his pockets eight skeleton keys and four picklocks. Since he came out of gaol the last time it was stated that the prisoner had done no honest work, and had frequently been seen associating with well- known expert thieves. The Chairman said it was very clear the prisoner was a very dangerous criminal. At Salford Borough Sessions in 1868 he received six months for housebreaking; in 1873 he got seven years' penal servitude and seven years' police supervision for larceny- in 1830 he was sent to penal servitude for ten years, with another seven years' police supervision, for uttering forged bank notes; in 1896 he received eighteen months for housebreaking at Salford Hundred Sessions; and at a recent Manchester Sessions he was sentenced to nine months' imprisonment. It was im- perative that the public should be protected from the depredations of such a man, and he would have to go to prison for twelve months, with hard labour.

The Newport Suicide CONDOLENCES OF THE GUARDIANS. The first matter to engage the attention of the Newport Board of Guardians to-day natu- rally was the sad death of the clerk, Mr John Powell. The Chairman (Mr. T. Dutfield) said he believed the death of the late clerk was one of the saddest things that he had ever heard of. or. probably, any of the guardians had ever heard of. As to the manner of his death he would not dwell upon. He supposed in 999 of such cases out of 1,000 it was found that the persons were not in a right state of mind when they committed such an act. (Hear, hear.) He would dismiss, however, that state of the case, and would just like to look back upon the career of Mr. Powell since he had been with the board. He started many years ago in a very low position, and gradually worked himself up until he obtained the chief position under the board. The late Mr. Powell took office when the work had got aL little behind, but he set to work in such a way that he soon recovered it. One of the matters that he took up with great spirit was the Question of the removal cases, and the result of his work in that matter was that he saved the guardians scores, if not hundreds, of pounds. Then, after the passing of the Act, a great increase of work was cast upon Mr. Powell. as well as many new duties in connection with two new rural district councils. But he soon made himself proficient in the work, and there was no man in the county who in Poor- law or highway knowledge was superior to the late Mr. Powell. The work of the assessment committee also entailed a large amount of work, and it was a matter for congratulation that there never was a case in which the assessment committee had been defeated. It was noticed by some of those who knew him that Mr. Powell's health was shai/tored after his serious illness of two years ago. He was one of the very best officers that any board could ha.ve, and leat there should be any suspicion that there was anytbig wrong with his accounts, he fihe speaker) wished to say that the accounts were kept in an admir- able manner, and he felt perfectly certain that there was nothing wrong with them. He pro- posed that a vote of condolence with Mrs. Powell and the family be passed, and that it be sent to the family .,ith a letter, and also that the vote be entered upon the minutes of the board. The Vice-chairman (Mr. W. H. Brown) seconded the motion, and desired to endorse all that the chairman had said. The Rev. D. Bevan Jones, who had known Mr. Powell intimately, and spent the last hour of his life at Oaedeon with him before the sad occurrence which terminated his life supported the motion. The vote of condolence was passed in silence all the members rising. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by the Vice-chairman, it was decided to send formal notice of the clerk',s death to the Local Government Board, and to appoint Mr. A H Kees, the assistant clerk, as clerk pro. tem. The Chairman announced that the funeral would leave Newport Hospital on Tuesday at ? p-m" for,}h« cemetery, and guardians and friends would be welcome to attend.

FIRE AT ABERDARE. Oil Stores Destroyed. Shortly after seven o'clock on Saturday morning the oil store of Messrs. Holwill and Co., Swansea, situate n.ar the Great Western Railway at Aberdare, was found to be on tire. the whole stock being ablaze. So great was the heat that a long wooden hoarding opposite became ignited, and there was much rear of the houses in Hall-street being affected until the intervening woodwork was discon- nected. Three horses in an adjoining stable ed1 by the same firm, were removed with limculty, two men beir.g rather badly burnt in effecting their release. Thirty or forty fowls in the building were destroyed, together with the fodder, bedding, and two carts. The depot of the otor-car Company is situated near by. in which are stored all the valuable cars, and as a quantity of petrol and other inflammable material is necessarily kept for use every effort was made to prevent the fire From Spreading in that direction which happily,, was successful. A large' force of police, with the hose and reel, reached the spot in a short time. and their prompt measures prevented much damage being done. rhe loss is, roughly, estimated at dEZOO, but nothing can be ascertained -locally as to whether it is covered by insurance.

St. Matthew's Church Bazaar, Newport. 1 The takings for the three days at St. Matthew's Church bazaar, Newport, exclusive sf ticket money, were as follows: -Wedbeg. day, JE171 10s. 4d.; Thursday, £ 88 5s. 4d.; Fri- day, £86 3s. 4d.

Sad Fatality at Blaenavon. Thomas Watkins, 40 years of age and masons' labourer, engaged at the iBlaenavon Collieries, was killed at Blaenavon this morning. He was waiting on the side of the railroad for some trucks, containing bricks, to be let down the slight incline for loading, and by some means he was knocked under the wheel of the wagon, which passed over his chest and neck. Deatb was aixuast instantaneous,

The Police-courts CARDIFF. FIRST COURT. THIS DAT.—(Before the Stipendiary, Mr. T. W. LEWIS.) WOMEN'S QUARREL. For assaulting Minnie Lloyd, 22. Park-street. near the Queen's Hotel, St. Mary-street, on the night of the 29th of November. Lizzie Jones was fined 10s. and costs. Mr. Harold Lloyd, solicitor, appeared for the com- plainant. LOW LIFE IN MARY ANN-STREET- John Donovan, 42, was charged on a warrant with keeping disorderly houses at NQs. 45 and 46. Mary Ann-street, on the 7th inst. His wife, Catherine Donovan, 21, and Michael O'Brian, 49, were also charged with assisting in the management of the houses. Police-constable Phipps proved the charge. There were eleven previous convictions against the prisoner John Donovan for assaults and drunkenness.— Superintendent Hayward deposed that the prisoner occupied six houses in Mary Ann- street, one of them being registered as a com- mon lodging-house.—The Stipendiary sentenced Donovan to three months' imprisonment and O'Brian to one month's imprisonment. The female prisoner was fined £5 and costs, or in default one month's imprisonment. Large numbers of men and women of low character were seen to enter the houses. CHARGE AGAINST A GREEK. Demetre Poparukis, 55. a- Greek, was charged with living in part on the immoral earnings of his wife, and was sentenced to three months' imprisonment. — Police-sergeant Davies and Police-constable E. Davies gave evidence in support of the charge. SECOND COURT. THIS DAY.—(Before Alderman W. SANDERS, in the chair; and Mr. DAVID DUNCAN.) AFTER THE MARCH. Edward Ross, 26, labourer, was charged with refusing to perform hie task of work while an inmate at the Cardiff Workhouse, on the 6th inst.—Mr. Middleton, the outdoor superinten- dent, stated that the prisoner came to the workhouse on Thursday night, and on the following morning he refused the task of breaking stones.—Prisoner now said he was unable to do the work. He tramped from Bristol on Wednesday, and walked all through the night. He was tired after the march.— Inspector Durston stated that the prisoner was an old Guardsman.—Prisoner, who said he had come to Cardiff to look for work, was cautioned and discharged. NEWPORT (COUNTY). THIS DAY.—(Before Colonel WALLIS, Mr. W ANNING, and Mr. W. EDWARDS.) FOOTBALL AND FIGHTING. Two young fellows named John Price and Samuel Archer were charged with being riotous on the highway at Rogerstone on November 30. The Police-constable stated that the defen- dants were fighting after a football match. Archer did not appear. He wae fined lCs., and Price, who appeared, was fined 5s. A MIGRATORY BIRD. John Bird, said to have an address at Car- diff. but to be a rover in town and country, was charged with being in possession of a quantity of underwood of the value of 10s. without being able to give a satisfactory account of it at St. Mellon's. The Police-constable (Stephens) said in the season defendant gathered mushrooms, at other times ferns, and at other times made baskets. Bird said he did not know it was any harm to cut some sticks to make a few fern baskets Last year Mr. Williams, of Llanrumney gave him permission to cut the sticks. As tVthe value, the wood would only be worth 6s. after putting a day's labour upon them. The Bench imposed a fine of 103. 6d., or seven days.

Licensing Legislation. fth. AUTHORITATIVE SUGGESTIONS. Following Mr. Ritchie's recent declaration that he hoped to be able to introduce a "very considerable mdhsure of temperance reform" in the comilfe session of Parlia- ment, this week's "Outlook" publishes three representative views as to the lines which the Government Bill should follow. They are those of Lord Windsor, who signed the Majority Report. Viwcount Peel, chairman of the Commission, who signed the Minority Report, and Mr. Charles Walker, the accredited spokesman of the "trade," who signed the Majority Report. There is much substantial agreement on the following four salient points with which the Bill must deal: — 1. The creation of a r-ore effective licensing authority with far vfder powers than the present authority possesses. 2. The registration of clubs to obviate their present abuse as unregulated drinking dens. 3. A large suppression of existing public- houses. 4. Fair compensation to dispossessed houses. Respecting compensation, Lord Peel and his associates regard a tinu. limit as compensat- tion enough; the publican whose house is held to be superfluous would be given a period of grace—that is all. In the eyes of the "trade" that is "a most unsound, fallacious, ar.d ruinously >unjust" proposal, and in its place Mr. Walker sug- gests compensation from a three-fold fund, of which the State should provide one-third. Between these extremes stands the view of Lord Windsor, which is that of the Majority Report, that compensation should be provided by the taxation of the '"trade." • t Lord Windsor also hf\1ds that it is inexpe- dient that the trade of a licensed victualler should be carried on upon a precarious one- year licence, and approves, instead, of the principle of security of tenure.

Railway Accident at Manchester An alarming accident occurred outside Vic- toria Station. Manchester, on the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway this morning. A light engine fouled an Oldhan- passenger train, and one of the coaches and brekevan were damaged. For three hours traffic was seriously interfered with. No one was killed or seriously injured. =——.————— 1t

TO-DAY'S MARKETS. MEAT1. London, Saturday.—Beef trade steady-Scotch long aides. 3s lod to 4s; short sides, 48 2d to 4s 4d; English sides, 3s 10d; United States sides —Liverpool killed, 3s 6d to 3s 8d, Deptford killed, 3s 7d to 3s 9d; American hindquarters, 3s 8d to 4s; forequarters, 2s 6d to 2s 8d. Mutton trade quiet—Scotch, 4s id to 48 4d; English wethers, 38 Md to 4s; ewea, 2s 8d to 2s lOd. Veal dull—English and Dutch, 4s to 4s 8d. FISH. Cardiff, Saturday.—Good supplies, for which there was a brisk demand. Quotations- Rabbits, 3d to Is each; Canadian salmon, 9d; turbot, 9d to Is; soldes, Is to Is 5d; lemon soles, 6d; mullet. Is; halibut. 6d to 8d; brill, 8d; eels, 9d; whitebait. Is; tnd shrimps. 4d to 6d per lb.; cod, 2s 9d; hake. 2s 6d to 3s; best plaice. 4s to 5s 9d; small ditto, 2s 9d; whitches, 3s; headless whitings,2s 3d; gurnet, Is 6d; bream, Is 6d; skate, 2s 3d; haddock, 2s 9d; conger. 2s; and finnons, 2s 3d to 4s per stone; mackerel, 4s 6d per score; bloaters, 2s 6d to 3s; kippers, 2s 9d to 3s fid; and red herrings, Is 9d to 2s 6tf. per box of 50; oysters, 3s 6d to 4s; and herrings, 4s 9d per 100; sprats, 8s per pot. Grimsby, Saturday.-Good supply brought in by abcut 50 vessels, for which there was a fair demand. Quotations:—Soles, Is to Is 2d; tur- bot. 8d to Is; brills, 6d per lb.; plaice. 4s 6d t,) 5s 9d; lemons. 8e 6d; dead ditto, 2s 9d; wfcitebes, 5s 6d per stone; live cod. 68 to 7s 6d; dead ditto, 3s to 4s; dead skate, 4s each; roker, 20; to 3C8 per score; kit haddocks, 16s to' 21s; gibbed. 26s to 32s; live dabs. 16s to 20s; dead ditto. 12s; dead codling, 14s to 16s; gurnets, 5s 6d to 6s 6d per box. BUTTER. Cork, Saturday. — Firsts, 98s per cwt.; seconds. 86a; thirds, 80s; superfine, 109s; fine, 93s. In market! 8Q firkins. PRODUCE. London, Saturday. — Sugar: Home-refined- cubes 3d and Lyle's goods 12d lower; German granulated steady—firsts December quoted at 8s 9id; beet steady—December done at 7s lid, March 7s 44d, and August 7s 9!d. Coffee arm- May sellers 37s 9d.i Linseed oil, 30s 9d to 31s; rape, 25s 9d; crude cotfon, 21s; refined. 22s to 23s; turpentine, 27s 3d& Hull linseed, 30s 3d; .crude cotton, 19s 6d; and refined, 20s 6d. POTATOES. London, Saturday. — There were large supplies, but buyers' requirements continued "mall. and trade was very slow. Quotations: — Best Lincoln Up-to-dates, 60s to 70s; Blackland ditto, 45s to 50s; Wisbech ditto, 45s to 60s; Scotch ditto. 60s to 65s; Scotch Maincrops, 70s; Lincoln Maincrops, SOs to 85s; Reading Giants, 45s; Blackland Gartons, 46s; Wisbech ditto, 45s to 50s per ton. WOOL. London. Saturday.—At to-day's sale Messrs Hughes offered 3.666 bales, and Messrs. Buxton and Ronald 9,048 bales. The competition was brisk, and prices are very firm, especially for crosabreds. HAY AND STRAW. London, Saturday.—Supplies rather small, and, with a sustained demand, a fair busihess was done at steady prices. Quotations: —Bsst clover. 95s to 110s; inferior. 80s to 90s; specially picked hay. 117s 6d; good'ditto, 106s; inferior, 80s to 90s; mixture and sainfoin, 908 to 110s; straw, 28« to ,40s per'loa^-

Cardiff Workhouse Allegations TREATMENT OF THE CHILD EDUEHILL. Inquiry to be Held. To-day, at the meeting of the Cardiff Guardians, Mr. O. H. Jones in the chair, the Clerk (Mr. Arthur J. Harris) announced that, as directed at the last meeting, he had written to the Local Government Board asking them to hold an inquiry into the case of the child C. R. Edgehill, in connection with which the coroner's jury censured certain of the board's officers. Hie (Mr. Harris) had also sent a copy I of the letter to Mr. Bircham (Local Govern- ment Board inspector) with regard to the witnesses who might be called, and Mr. Bircham, in reply, said that the Local Government Board would pro- bably ask the guardians to hold an inquiry first. Mr. Bircham had been good enough to telegraph to them so that they might have their reply before them that day. The reply from the Local Government Board. which the clerk proceeded to read, was as follows:—"I am directed to advert to your letter of the 30th ult. with reference to the proceedings of certain officers in the workhouse in connection with the child referred to therein, and to state that the board consider the investigation should, at any rate, be held by the guardians in the first place, and that when the board is informed as to the treeult of the investigation they will decide as to the necessity of an official inquiry. The board point out that the guardians have themselves power to deal fully with the assistant officers concerned." The Chairman: If they don't choose to do it, we must. do it ourselves. I move that it be referred to the workhouse visiting committee. Mr. J. J. Ames seconded. Mrs. Norman moved Ian amendment that they again appeal to the Local Government Board to hold the inquiry. It was a very serious charge to bring against the officers in question, and should have the fullest investiga- tion. The Chairman: I don't think it would be much use to do that. The Mayor (Mr. F. J. Beavan) would be glad if the chairman could see his way to preside, assuming that the guardians held the inquiry. The Chairman: I shall make it a point to be there. I don't know about presiding. Mrs. Mullin asked if the investigation would be open to all the members. The Chairman: If it is referred to the work- house visiting committee it will be for that committee only. (To Mrs. Norman): Do you press your amendment? Mrs. Norman: I should like to. Mr. J. Enoch seconded the amendment. The resolution was adopted, the amendment being supported, apparently, only by the mover and seconder. It was further resolved that the committee hold the inquiry at eleven o'clock on the 17th inst. The Chairman, in reply to Mrs. Norman, said only the members would take part and vote, though he supposed any other guardians who wished had a right to be present. The Chairman went on to say that they must prepare a full statement of the times when the child was admitted into the hospital, when it was taken out, the number of times it was seen by the doctor, Ac. Mr. Ames: Will it include the question whether the child was fit to be vaccinated? The Chairman answered in the negative.

Trade and Shipping. o LOCAL CHARTERING TRANSACTIONS CARDIFF. EXCHANGE, Saturday. The outward freight market to-day was in a lifeless condition, owing to a dearth of coal. Rates for Italy and Egypt had a further down- ward tendency, and Bay and coasting busi- ness was flat. The following include the fix. tures reported:- OUTW ARD—STEAMERS. Cardiff to Port Said. 5s. (Enidwin). „ Genoa, 4s. 9d. (Bergeoihus). „ Genoa, Savona, or Spezzia, 5s. 3d. (Parkgate). „ Algiers, 6f. 25c. (Lowlands). Swansea to Malmo, option Carlshamn, 5s. (Totwood). HOMEWARD—STEAMER. Castro to Mostyn. 6s. 3d. (Hawthorn). Foreign Fixtures, LONDON, Friday. Steamer, 4,500 tons. February, Novorossisk, 8s 9d any, 9s 3d Hamburg. Westfield (s), 5,500 tons, Decembur, Danube to London, Hull, Antwerp, *or Rotterdam 16s, Hamburg 17s. Movements ef Local Vessels. Eniawen left Rotterdam for Cardiff 6th. Thornaby arrived Tees 5th. Wandby left Wilmington for Liverpool 4th. Trunkby passed Malta, for London 4th. Barlby left Bristol for Glasgow. 5th. Elton arrived Hamburg 6th. Bellerby passed Port Said for Garston 6th. Fairmead arrived Liverpool 6th. Weetergate arrived St. Nazaire 6th. Pontypridd left Oran for Pomaron 6th. Ca.stance left St. Michael's for Bremen 6th. Merthyr left Charente for Bilbao 6th. Oollivaud left Swansea for St. Nazaire 6th. Goldcliffe arrived Newport 7th. Tredegar arrived Newport 7th. Blaenavon left Rotterdam for Sunderland 6th. Forest arrived Gibraltar 7th. South Wales Tide Table. I t IN s ++ « B £ 5 o « H £ Z 5 h St jg £ o « 2 w u Z Satur- ( Morui'g 3 17 3 4 3 14 4 14 4 15 d»y, J Eveni'g 3 45 3 31 3 42 A 42 4 43 Dec. 7 ( Height 30 2 26 6 28 11 27 U 27 4 Sun- ( Morni's 4 10 3 57 4 7 5 6 5 10 day, < Even'ig 4 33 4 22 4 29 5 31 5 34 Dec. 8 Height 31 0 27 7 29 11 29 3 28 10 Moil- Morni'g 4 35 4 46 4~50 5 55 5 59 day. < Evenin" 5 17 5 9 5 11 6 14 6 17 Den. 9 < H«ight 31 7 28 5 30 11 30 7 30 2 Tues- 1 Aiomi'f 5 38 5 31 5 32 6 36 6 3q day, J Evennff 5 t8 5 51 5 52 6 53 6 55 Dec. 10 Hcigili 32 1 29 0 I 31 0 31 9 21 3 Dec. 10 I Heirill 321290310319213 -E. Dock Sill. lAloxacdra Dock. tBoath Basm. Shipping Casualties (Lloyd's Telegrams.) Clifton.—Halifax cables: Schooner Clifton here, leaking; lost deck load. Eureka. Alicante telegraphs: Schooner Eureka, ashore Plana Island, is now total wreck. Mountby. — Bremen telegraphs: British "steamer Mountby took fire in port; extin- guished before much damage done; fore- hold five bales damaged, and number damaged by water. Bivouac. — Antwerp telegraphs: Steamer Bivouac, which grounded Scheldt, floated without assistance. Edmond Gustave. — Maryport telegraphs: Steamer Edmond Gustave, before reported, towed off; docked, apparently damaged. Juno.—Venice advices: Italian steamer Juno, from Cardiff, coal, grounded 3rd inst., off Tiave, floated following day, proceeded Venice. Pernan telegraphs: Ice as far as can be seen. Grange. — Bla-ckwall telegraphs: Steamer Grange, ashore off Plaistow, floated with assistance, and proceeded down river. Stelvio, steamer, which was ashore at Dover, arrived Gravesend in tow. Amstelstroom. — Amsterdam telegraphs: i Steamer Amstelstroom, before reported, re-loaded cargo; proceeded, TScho, Dutch steamer, from Bristol for Amster- dam, grounded, assisted off. Servia, Norwegian ship, from Mobile for Leith, at Queenstown, making water.

Railway Servants. The Amalgamated Society of Railway Ser- Tants' Executive to-day decided that the office of Mr. Holmes, agent for South Wales, should remain in Cardiff.

Youth, Love, and Tragedy. Arthur Wessell, a youth of sixteen, was remanded at Liverpool to-day for attempting to commit suicide by shooting himself with a revolver. He was found yesterday lying in Sefton Park, and the weapon near him. At the hospital it was found that the bullet had not penetrated his body. He admitted having shot himself, and said he would do it again. He had quarrelled with his sweetheart.

A Train de Luxe. » For some time past the Liverpool Atlantic Passenger Companies have been negotiating with the London and North-Western Railway with a view of getting a more luxurious train between London and Liverpool for the steamer service. They were backed up by the American Consul. The result is that ,the first train de luxe left Riverside Station, Liverpool, to-day with the Campania's passengers. It consisted of a complete corridor train of twelve carriages, including drawing and dining room cars, magnificently fitted.

Mr. Harry Furniss complains from the sketcher's point of view of the red tape which reigns at Burlington House, and recounts an uncomfortable adventure that befell Mr. Linley Sambourne there, when be was making a sketch from one of Burne-Jones's pictures, which he was about caricature for a political cartoon. He was watched by a detective, arrested, locked up in a room for some time, and only released when the offending sketch had been confiscated/

Stabbed Eighty People "JACK THE RIPPER" IN THE STREETS OF KIEL. The curious and unaccountable attacks on pedestrians in the streets of Kiel at night bave now assumed an acute phase. For some time past (says the Kiel correspondent of the "Daily Mail") an unknown individual has stabbed unoffending women, under cover of darkness, until it became dangerous for any female to be about after nightfall. Over 130 were injured, more or less seriously. Within the last few days the attacks on women have ceased, and men have been the victims. An extraordinary" thing about the mystery is that some marvellously sharp instrument must be used, because the men-even the strong and healthy men-do not seem to know that they are wounded until several minutes after the attack. They notice the loss of plood. and then find that they have been stabbed in three or four places. A sailor who had been thus attacked caught his assailant and soundly thrashed him, only to find, after he had let him go, that he had been thrice stabbed. The police have been re- inforced, and several Berlin detectives have arrived here, but, the miscreant has not yet been discovered. Altogether it is computed that over 80 persons have been stabbed. I

On the Stock Exchange ¡ LOCAL FINANCE CARDIFF, Saturday. Transactions have been few in nnmber to- day, but the general disposition of the market continues firm. Among Railways, Taff Vale is harder. Barry Preferred and London and North Western are easier. Bank Shares have been idle. Colliery Shares are still in good request. The Miscellaneous and Mining Share Departments show little change. BUSINESS DONE-OFFICIAL MARKINGS; RAILWAYS. Taff Vale Ordinary. 701. COAL AND IRON. Tredegar "A," 576 (small lot). MISCELLANEOUS Cardiff Ice, 12 11-16. FLUCTUATIONS OF QUOTATIONS—ACTUAL: RISE. Midland Deferred Ordinary, 63i—to 64>—5|. Albion Colliery Ordinary, 8J—I to Si—J. FALL. Barry Railway Preferred Ordinary, 105-7 to 104—6. London and North Western Ordinary, 165—6 to 164i—54. LONDON FINANCE. LONDON, Saturday (1.30 p.m.). Money is in fair request at 3 to 31 for call Joans and three months' bills 3|. Bombay and Calcutta transfers 15 31-32d., Rio 12 l-16d., Val- paraiso 15s. Gold premium, 136.30. The Stock Markets have been inactive and heavy in tendency, the feature being the weak- ness of Americans. Investment Stocks are again supported. Consols being 1-16 up for Money and the Account. In Home Rails Midland Deferred is 1 down, North Western, North Eastern, and Central London 1; several others ê and i. but Great Eastern 'is ii up, Brighton "A" H, and Chat- ham Seconds 2. In Americans a heavy tone prevails on the copper situation, and anticipation of a poor Bank statement. Milwaukees 2 down; other sorts i to H. Trunks, though showing more steadiness, are J to 1 down. Foreigners irregular. African Mines dull. Tintos lower. 2.30 p.m. Consols steady. Rise: Money and Account 1-16. Rupee Paper unchanged. Home Rails irregular. Rise: Brighton "A" li. Great Eastern 3,'Hull and Barnsley i, Chat- ham Second Pref 2. Caledonian Pref J, Great -Central "A" A. Fall: Midland Deferred 1. Central London, North Western, and North Eastern i, North British, Dover Deferreds, and Great Northern Deferred J. Americans weak. Fall: Milwaukee 2, New York Central and Norfolk Pref ii, Common ii, Louisville and Union Pacific H. Pref. Atchison, Baltimore, and Canadian Pacific 1, Southern Pacific it Erie Pref. Pennsylvania, Southern Pref. and Steels Pref 3, CJiesapeatee, Erie, Ontario, and Southern |, Atchison Pref,' Illi- nois, Reading, and Steels Ordinary J, Denver i, Pref and Reading Firsts J. Trunks dull. Fall: Orairyury è, Firsts 1. Seconds and Thirds g. Mexican Rails steady. Rise: Ordinary J, Firsts and Seconds i. Foreigners lower. Rise: Brazil 1889 i, Italian and Spanish J. Fall: Argentine 1897, 1899, 1900, and Funding §, Rescission, 1866, 1898, North Central, and Peru Debentures 4, Brazil, Fund- ing, and West Minas A. Mines dull. Risa: Lake View g, Fingall 5-16. Fall: Ashanti Goldfields 1, Tinto 1, De Beers, and Anaconda 1, Jagera, Langlaagte, Bibiani, Amalgamated, and Oroya. J, Modder, Perse- verance, pnd Kalgurli 1-16. Welsbach 1 down. Silver, 25 7-16. AUSTRALIAN. INDIAN. h. Or. Cl. th. (1. AllIN. W A. :«i!«ydr<>r>" I1t Broken HiIJ Pn. 31/6 32/0 loreenm New. 2% 23» Brilliant St, G«o. 2 Dn. Pre? New 25 Champion Heei, 5* 5% Pnrinfro Consftlg 2/3 Gldsa Hors Sb.-v- lOgj t'enkhill Go)'iH 2 Do i.inks Sons of Gwalia. 2-flr Great Fin,?ftl 12i3i Ana. Gl.llld- jjl G< eat Boulder. 19/9 !lio "Pinto 424?4li PVve'nce *J £ 9% BoaslandGfc. W D» Mainreaf Anaconda gr- g% Hanns,n's B, Hill 3% Mount, T,yeU 371 3 flitnnaa's Oroya 2^, Do North. Ii- Iranhos 7% Boston Copper.. ,Tr Kalffurli 3% 3& Copper King Do South 1* Utah Kootenay r,e Jioi 4J di" Lake View. Con. 5^|- T)» No 2 2J4 25i Lob. & Globe Fin. — Thavsis g* Masonaud Barry 'Strftttons i Mysoi« iWailii Goligk 51* *Ex div. IOUTH AND WEST AFRICAN. Op. 01. Op. (II. Angelo 7^ Jnuiwn 4^ Apex 1% Knight 74 kabiluti 215, 20 ff, I 4i.ni:l«'urfce 3ft 314 | Consols 2N Do Block B. 4 flifeiani 3^ 3 .H'shenaldAgcy 18 B»nanza,„ 5% May 4& British S.Africn Mat^beleGoldii 2% (Chartered) 2% MayeriiCharltn 5% British G old C't 2% ftfoiW«rfonteiB. Uti H City & Suburban Mozambique. 1% Claudes Ashanti Iii New Priairosp.. Congd Gldflda of Nieel 2^ 8. Africa Def 7% Do Deep 3/ Crown Seet lS^fe (Oceana Consd. la De Reers lRwl'ontei* 3a. Dunraveii & Rand Mines 10% lOi D'rban B'odep't Rhodesia. Ltd 1 E&ntRand 7% 7 £ Rsbinson 9% Fanti Consols. ^new Base Deep 9it Farreira. 205, 20 Salisbuey 2% G*eloug ]Sel'kwe joi Gretclenhuis 6% Simmer & J*cvi 6% Do Deett 10# js. Afric GoldTs 6% 6& Globe & Phcenix 4% 4# Transvaal G.^ld. l& GoldCoasfc Ami. 6^ Do Deveio'nat 1 jl Heriet UnitedRhedesia -54 Jas-ersfenteiu 22a4 226 Village Muinref 8¥r 1" Johanese g-Invt 2-,V iWassau Jubilee 5% Willouphby Co.

SONS OF GWALIA. From the mine superintendent's report for September:—Main incline shaft sunk 45 feet, total depth 936 feet. No. 7 level, loop line- Drive north off east crosscut extended 37 feet, total 41 feet. The samples for the first 11 feet returned an average value of 6ozn. for a width of 7 feet 6 inches. The ore cut in the ore'bin risa has already been reported as assaying 3ozs. 3dwte. Beyond this. from 32 feet to 41 feet north the lode matter passed through returned assays averaging loz. Sdwts. for 8 feet width. No. 6 level-Main sooth drive extended 59 feet, total 299 feet; average loz. 12dwte, for 7 feet 6 inches width No. 3 rise south advanced 32 feet. total 98 feet. The high values continued in this rise the whole way (2ozs. tp 8oze.). No. 4 level—No. 5 crosscut west at 152 feet hf -> cut a win 6 feet wide and assaying loz. 9dwts. E9469

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A Local Property Sale. In the Chancery Division of the High Court to-day Mr. Justice Byrne decided' the action Morgan v. Poole, claiming specific per- formance of agreement to sell three properties in Merthyr and Barry. One hundred pounds already paid; further consideration an annuity to defendant and his wife. The defendant claimed a vendor's lien to secure the annuity instead of purchaser's personal covenant.-His Lordship found that the defen- dants were entitled to a vendor's lien to secure the annuity.

A Monmouth Farm Contract. Mr. Justice Buckley, to-day, in the Chancery Division of the High Conrt of Justice, held that Syrme, a purchaser of Church Farm, Mon- mouth, was entitled to compensation in reepect of a mistatement in the particulars. The farm was described as let at £100 a year. whereas it was let on a. yearly tenancy at iego a year.

FOOTBALL To-Day s Matches. Trial Match. WELSH CHAMPIONS AT TREHERBERT. Weather Against the Game. [By FORWARD."] There was only one thing to be regretted in connection with the trial match at Treherbert to-day, and that wa.s a turn for the worse in the weather. A small drizzling rain fell steadily throughout the day, and made the outlook gloomy and miserable. Even on a bright sunny day the Rhondda Valley is not the most attractive of places, and even the most enthusiastic followers of the game required a good deal of persuading that it was at Treherbert they could best enjoy them- selves during the afternoon. Still, the excur- sion trains from various districts were fairly well patronised, and some thousands of miners made the journey from Pontypridd, Porth, Dinas, Hafod, Tonypandy, Llwynypia, Ystrad, and Treorky to see 30 of the best men in Welsh football to-day struggle for the coveted honour of a place in the national team. With so many vacancies in the team this year, the match was unanimously voted to be the meet really interesting trial game ever played under the auspices of the Welsh Union. There were only three out of the selected players who were prevented by accident from turning out— Bryce, Percy Bush, and Dan Rees. There was a large muster of Welsh Union members, who had come to avail themselves of the chance of seeing what first-class talent is at their dis- posal this season. The Probables, being the stronger and more experienced lot, were con- sidered to have the best chance of winning, all the old internationals, with the exception of W. Jones, the Cardiff centre, being on their side. Notwithstanding all the rain of the morning, the turf waa in fairly good condi- tion, and every circumstance was favour- able to a fast open game. The following were the teams:- Probables: Back, H. B. Winfield; three- quarter backs, Gwyn Nicholls. George Davies, R. T. Gahe, and W. Llewellyn; half-backs, T. Samuel and R. Jones; forwards, H. Jones (Penygraig), Hodges and Boots (New- port), A. F. Harding (Cardiff), Osborne (Moun- tain Ash), D. Jones (Treherbert), E. Thomas (Newport), and W. Joseph (Swansea). Possibles: Back. Strand Jones; three-quar- ter backs, W. Jones, Arthur Williams. E. Mor- gan, and C. Pritchard; half-backs, J. Lewis and J. Hillman; forwards, D. Walters and Isaac Lewis (Llanelly). D. Thomas (Cardiff), G. Travels (Pill Harriers), Brown (Newport), D. Davies (Mumbles), and G. Thomas and D. Thomas (Newport- When Gwyn Nicholls entered the field as the first man there were about 2,000 people on the ground. As it was already twenty minutes after the advertised time, Mr. T. D. Schofield, the referee, lost no time in getting the men into their respective positions. The probables played in white jerseys, and the Possibles in wh,.e and red. It was arranged that Tom Samuels and Dick Jones should play in the Possibles together, and that D. Lewis, tbe Tre- herbert half. should partner Hillman behind the Probables' pack. Tfys Probables started with a strong wind in their faces, and no return being made the first serum was formed on the Probables' 25 line. The ball came out to Samuel, who RAN DOWN THE FIELD and gave to Jones, who failed to hold. The ball v a kicked up to Strand Jones, who failed badly in trying to field, and the Possibles' forwards went off with an ugly rush. Playing in the Probables' 25 a free kick was taken by Winfield, the ball being placed for him. His kick, however, fell short. The first pretty round of play was initiated by Tom Samuels passing smartly out to Jones, and Nicholls. receiving the ball from him. gave it to Willie Llewellyn ten yards from the line. Before he could get over he was tackled by Strand Jones. The Probably were attacking strongly, and Gwyn Nicholls, getting the ball from Samuels, tried a drop goal, but the ball was charged down, and Nicholls again essayed the same thing, but a scrimmage was ordered on ths snot where he had kicked the second the same thing, but a scrimmage was ordered on the snot where he had kicked the second time. Strand Jones being called upon to defend on his line had his kick charged down, and it LOOKED A CERTAINTY on the Probables scoring in the scramble which took place on the line. They missed their chance, and a free kick given the Pos- sibles enabled them to clear their lines for a while. Then Gv.yn Nicholls. in an attempt to find touch close on the Probables' line, sent the ball out of bounds, and the first minor was conceded in favour of the Probables. The Possibles made their first- attempt at passing, and it was well executed up to the point of the ball reaching E. Morgan, who neld on too long, and was tackled in possession. Then the Probables further asserted themselves by some rather clever work in the open, Arthur Williams and Pritchard being- conspicuous by their com- bined efforts. They took play into the Pro- bables' 25. where Hillman and Lewis put in a showy bt of work after receiving the ball at the heels of their forwards without allow- ing the Possibles to get dangerous at all. The Probables. headed by A. F. Harding, cleared their '23 line. and came away to the centre. From here they rattled along to the Possibles 25, where Hillman was caught off-side, and a penalty given against his side. As a con- went verv wide, and Teddy Morgan sent it into touch well inside his own 25. Playing in the Possibles' 25 Pritehard got the ball and, lunning well, punted across the field. Teddy Morgan followed up well, and got the ball and showed A CLEAN PAIR OF HEELS to his opponents, and scored after a clinking run from half-way.The kick at goal failed. Gabe, who followed Morgan up. was exhausted by the effort, and retired for a while. Hodges was placed on the lfet wing while Gabe stood out, and almost imme- diately after the kick-out the Probables reached the Possibles' line, where a free was given the striped men. Gabe now returned riay for the next few minutes was very tame, and the only surprising feature was the way iu which the Possible forwards beta the Pro- bables, not only in the loose, but also in controlling the scrimmages. Going off from midfield with a smart bout of apssing. they looked like adding another try, but the chance ol was spoiled by W. Jones passing forward when a fairly good opening had been made for the wing. Joseph and Hodges were next con- spicuous for a fine dribble from their own 25 down to the centre line. Teddy Morgan made a determined effort to get away again. but he was naiJed this time by Gabe. Tom Samuel next started a round of passing among the Probables' backs, but George Davies hugged the ball when he ought to have given it to his co-centre, and was tackled. It was now the turn of the Probables to be on the aggressive, their forwards showing better form than they had hitherto done. Thev were giving out the ball frequently to their halves, and, Tom Samuel tricking Hillman, threw to I Geo. Davies, who made a good but unsuccessful shot for goal. The Probables were. WORKING HARD FOR A TRY, and Arthur Williams, misfielding on the left wing. almost gave his aide away. Strand Jones came to the rescue, and, playing round the next scrum, Hillman was again off-side, and Winfield had his third attempt at goal, which missed. Just before half-time Dick Jones. after receiving from Samuel, got away beautifully, and when within ten yards of the line gave to D. Jones, but the latter was finely tackled by Strand Jones within a few yards of home. Half-time score. G. T. M. I Possibles 0 1 0 Probables 0 0 0 George Boots re-started, and an exchange of kicking followed between George Davies and Strand Jones, the latter ultimately find- ing touch on the half-way line. The ball, getting loose, was sent up by Boots to Strand Jones, and a further series of exchanges came off. in which George Davies finished, up with a kick into touch on his own 25 flag. So far there had not been the least semblance of combination on the part of either team. but the Possibles somewhat atoned for this by a pretty piece of back play, in which Pritchard, in a powerful run. and after beat- ing the opposing centres, threw wide. There was no one on the spot to take the ball, and a CAPITAL CHANCE WENT ASTRAY. The Probables were finding that in the other side they had men who, as a combination, were quite their eouals, and the play gene- rally pointed to the fact that this year's merit is so evenly distributed among the Payers that it will be difficult for the com- mittee to select absolutely the beat men. The young Possible forwards were untiring. and time and again proved the advantage of having youth on thei rside. Strand' Jones, called upon to stop a very powerful rush by the Probable forwards, rose to the occasion splendidly, and was loudly applauded by the spectators all round the field for his pluck. The probables, instead of improving as the game went on. were gradually deteriorating, and had very much the WORST OF THE ARGUMENT in every phase of the play. Dick Jones and Tom Samuel tried hard on several occasions to put their backs in motion, but somehow or other the passing went wrong, and there was not a man in the line who was playing up to his reputation. Whereas Strand Jones was repeatedly called upon to defend, Win- field was kept comparatively idle at the other end It looked once as if the Probables would equalise, when their backs were given the ball by the halves. Play having been taken back from the Pos- sibles 25 to the centre line, A. F. Harding made himself conspicuous with a really bril- liant piece of dribbling. George Davies did not distinguish himself when he next received the ball, holding it too long, instead of passing it to Gabe, when that player had a lovely chance of getting slick over. The Probables now woke up a little, and scrimmaging in the Possibles' 25 Willie Llewellyn got smartly away after receiving the ball from Dick Jones on the touch-line, and t SCORED A PRETTY TRY. < Winfield converted with a lovely kick, and thus placed hie side two points ahead. The next interesting bit of play after the kick out was a brilliant round of passing among the Probables' backs. Willie Llewelyn was the last to receive the ball from Nicholls. and was going for the line at his best pace when he was brought down on the touch-line five yards from In the closing stages of the play the Probables had all the attacking work on their side, the tlyee quarteds being kept continuously on the move by Jones and Samuel, who were now being better treated by their forwards than at any period of the game. Three or four timaa in-xapid suoceesian Nicholls and Geo. Davies made herculean efforts to break through, but they found the tackling of Pritchard and Strand Jones in particular as deadly as it could e. Their efforts to pierce the defence all faii, and there was no further alteration in the score. Final score. G. T, i1. Probables 10 0 Possible? 0 1 0 I Cardiff Reserves v. Cwmcarn. Played at the Cardiff Arms Park before a small crowd of spectators. Cwmbran suffered throngh the absence of Cullis, their captp.in. The teams were ae follow: — Cardiff Reserves: Back, Young; three-quar- ter backs, Wax Williams, Guv Treharne, W. A. Jones, and King: half-backs, N. Thomas and C. Biggs; forwa.rds. Hart, Spackman, Neil, Evans, Grey, Northmore, Jenkins, and Auck- land. Cwmbran: Back. W. Dennis; three-quarter ba-cks, H. Sykes. L. Bondler, T. Bacon, and W. J. Male: half-backs. W. Beardon and T. Doyle; forwards. T. Perkins, A. Bacon. 0. Hvde, T. Rocrers, W. Rogers, H. Griffin, and W. Hicks. Referee: Mr. W. H. Mills. In the first two minutes Biggs got the ball away to Williams, who. after a smart run, transferred beautifully to Treharne. on the right wing, the latter running round the posts, Neville Thomas converting. Within the next minute Williams and Treharne again got away at a swinging pace to the right, the latter grounding lialf-way between the posts and the corner. Thomas this time failed to improve the position. Cwmcarn then had rather the better of the game forward, and invaded the home quarters, but did not remain there long. The Cardiff Reserves, still operating or the right win[!. exacted a minor. The Cardiff forwards governed the ball in the scrum, and Biggs made several openings. Wil- liams at length got. through after feinting to pass, and Treharne made a good attempt at goal from an awkward angle. A pretty bit of back play between Gibbe, Jones, and Treharne enabled the last named to get round the poets with his third try. Grey on this occasion [putting the oval over th* bar. A free kick obtained by Cwmcarn, in which a strong wind assisted the visitors, enabled them to get down to the Cardiff line, where Griffin got overv. and scored a try. which was not con- verted. The Monmouthshire men now put some spirit into their play, and Cardiff had to exert themselves to keep their opponents out. Half-time score: G. T. M. Cardiff 2 2 1 Cwmcarn .0 1 1 In the opening of the second half the Cwm- carn forwards carried two or three scrums. The play was very even near the centre of the ground. Following up a long kick Williams tackled the Cwmcarn full back near the line, and as the latter refused to play the ball a penalty kick was very properly enforcer. The ball was placed for Treharne. who kicked a goal. For the next few minutes there was little to choose between the teams. The home forwards were unable to control the ball so well A3 they did in the first half, with the result that the backs were not able to take such a prominent part. When they did get an opening near midfield the passing was erratic, and Bondler and Bacon on, the left wing nearly got over, the leather gping into touch near the Cardiff line. By soiie good kicking and smart following up the home team got to the other end of the field. Cwmcarn for- wards were now playing a terrific game, wheel- infl the scrums and tackling with the greatest determination. They returned to half-way, but a good kick by one of the Cardiff three- quarters drove them back, and a scrum was formed close on the visitors' line. King had a pass and got over in the corner. The place kick failed. Treharne then fielded the ball beautifully, and almost got in. Final score. G. T. M. Cardiff *3 3 2 Cwmcarn Oil One penalty goal. Maesteg v. Penarth. A few weeks ago Penartli, on their own ground, played Maesteg to a draw, and con- siderable interest, as a coneequcnce; was centred in the return game at Maesteg. It was raining at the time of the kick-off, and" this had a palpable effect on the "gate." Maesteg were without, Harris, Beynon, Red- man. and Sam Hopkins, whilst Penarth played th2 same team that drew with the Mid- Glamorgan n7an at Penarth. The players lined out in this order:- Maesteg: Rack. C. Brewer; three-quarter backs, T. HiuTTin. "Cash" Llewellyn, D. Hughes. and A. N. Other; half backs, W. Hbpkin and Ned Jones; forwards. J. Luke, D. J. Thomas, H. Jones, T. James, W. Gibby, D. Ackerman, G. J. Rees, and J. JOI1&8. Penarth Back, F. C. Tillett; three-quarter backs, Phenas. J. James, C. Heywood. and D. J. Boon; half backs. A. Seward and S. Smith; forwards, C. Warburton. W. B. Jukes, W. Mathews, C. Pavey. Hunter, T. Williams, C. Chick, and P. J. Jones. Referee: Mr. W. M. Jones. When the teams fielded it was found that Maesteg, in addition to these players already mentioned, were short of Harry Jones and Luke. A. Thomas kicked off for Maesteg. the kick being charged down. Scrimmaging was the "order of the day" until Cash made an opening and caused Maesteg to attack vigorously. The home forwards, headed by Thomas, took play further into the visitors' quarters, but the visitors defended well. and ultimately drove play into the home 25. There 'Hinkin obtained the ball and made a splendid run. and reaohed the Penarth 25 line before he was tackled. Scrimmaging again in the visitors 25. Hughes made an opening for Murray on the wing, and the latter player was pushed into touch right on the Penarth line. The visitors again changed the venue of play by kicking well up into the home 25. Here" Murray made a splendid opening, and had a good chance of scoring. A few minutes later Murray headed a dribble and attacked on the visitors' line, a minor resulting. Maesteg soon took up the attack again, and as a result of a lovely bout of passing Hinkin got over in the corner. Bremer failed to con- vert. On the drop-out the Maesteg forwards indulged in several bouts of passing. and Gibby scored an unconverted try. The visitors now took up the attack, and, passing on the home liiie, Cbick scored for Penarth. The same player converted the try. Half-time score. G. T. M. Maesteg 0 2 -0 Penarth r 0 0 Final score: Maesteg. one goal and four tries: Penarth. one goal. • Swansea Seconds v. Tredegar. This match was played at Swansea, the teams lining out as follows: -Swan sea Seconds: Back, Wren Harris; three-quarter- backs, Jowett, Morgans, Thomas, and Bay- iiss; half-backs, Davies and Williams; for- wards, Hill (captain). Bevan, Phillips, Smith, Williams, ones, G. Taylor, and W. Taylor. Tredegar: Back, J. Hares; three-quarter backs, Taylor, Thomas, E. Thomas, and J. Davies; half-backs. D. J. Williams and W. vans; forwards, Roneoarg, Price, Smith, Thomas. Aubert. Barr. James, and Lippard Referee, Mr. J. D. Williams. Tredegar started with the wind at their backs, and the first scrum was fought out in Swansea territory. Swansea, however, soon relieved, and were within an ace of scoring Play was soon brought to the centre, and Swansea were awarded a couple of free kicks, but nothing came of them. Swansea made a very determined attack. Jowett coming into prominence. The visiting forwards rushed play into the Swansea territory, here it remained till half-time, the score being— Half-time score: G. T. M. Tredegar 0 0 1 Swansea Seconds 0 0 0 OLD MONKTONIANS V. LLANDAFF YARD UNITED. The Monktonians eotild not raise a team, and this match was declared off. To-day's Scores. The Pandy Excelsiors v. Tylerstown.-Match was cancelled laet night. Half-time score-Neath one try; Llanelly, nil. Half-time score-Pontypridd, one goal; Aberavon, nil. Half-time score-Tredegar, nil; Swansea, nil. Final score: Llanelly, six points; Neath, three points. Final score: Pontypridd, one goal; Aber- avon, nil. Final score: Swansea Second, two minors; Tredegar, one minor. Final score: Cwmtillery Excelsiors, one goal and two tries; Llanhilleth Juniors, nil. Half-time score: Tondu, two tries; Canton 'Quins, nil. Final score: Devon, one goal and two tries; Somerset, nil. Final score: Williamstown, four tries; Tylorstown, nil. Final score: Hafod, one try; Dyfatty, nil. Final score: Pill Harriers, two goals (eight points); Crumlin, nil. Bridgend Seond, three tries; Gilfacb Second, one try. Final score: Abertillery, one try; Blaina, one try. Half-time score: Caerphilly, one goal; Bryn- mawr, one minor. Final score: Caerphilly, one goal; Bryn- mawr, one try. Final score: Tylorstown Second, one try; Hafod Second, nil. Porth Reserves, one goal; Aberaman Corin- thians, one goal. Half-time score: Whitchurch, three goalsj Machen, nil. Half-time score: Aberaman, one goal; Aber- dare, one goal. Final score: Blaengarw, six points; Ogmore, nil. Final score-. Ebbw Vale, two tries; Ponty- pool, one goal. Final score: Nelson, two goals; Trelewis, nil. OYNON STARS (Aberaman) will give a good guarantee for December 7th.—Wire Strong, Tador-plaoe, Aberaman, Aberdare. e78937

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TO-DAY'S RACING. Sandowri Park Meeting. 1.0.—A SELLING HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of 100 sovs; winner to be sold for 50 sovs; second to receive 5 sovs. Two miles or 5 12 1 Mr Skye's Son of the Morning H Brown 1 a; 12 2 Mr Christie's Livorno Owner 2 4 11 9 Mr Shepherd's Santa Teresa Piggott 5 a 11 9 Baron von TruBchler's Speculation II W Pullen disci Betting-7 to 4 agst Speculation II., 2 to 1 agst Son of the Morning, 4 to 1 agst Santa Teresa, and 6 to 1 agst Livorno. Son of the Morning made the whole of the running and won by a length and a half; a bad third. Spinning Boy was withdrawn. Son of the Morning was sold to Mr J Wid- ger for 160gs. R. Pullen failed to weigh in after finishing third on Speculation II.. who- was. conse- quently disqualified, and the rider fined 2 sovs. Santa Teresa now becomes third. (Race started at 1.3.) 1.30.-The LONG DITTON SELLING HURDLE' 'RACE of 100 sovs; second to, receive 5 sovs. Two imlee. 3 10 0 Mr Gore's Ella Crag Mason 1 4 11 5 Mr Allen's Westmoreland Dollery 2 5 11 10 Mr Hallick's Humerus .E Mathews 3 Also ran: Mr Heasman's Chillingworth (Wil- liamson), Mr Edwards's Encore (Moss), Col. Fen- wick's Coningsby (A Nightingall), and Mr Fit- ton's Slipburn (G Armstrong). Betting-2 to 1 agst Ella Crag, 9 to 4 aget Westmoreland, 5 to 1 agst Humerus, 6 to 1 agst Chillingworth. 100 to 12 agst Coningstfy, and 109 to 8 agst any other. Westmoreland led from Chillingworth, Encore. Ella Crag, and Humerus, with Coningsby last, until turning out of the straight, when Chillingworth went on from Westmoreland, Encore, and -Ella Crag. Two hurdles from home Westmoreland went on from Coningsby and Ella Crag, and the last- named won a desperate race by a head; four lengths divided the second and third. Chil- lingworth was fourth, Encore fifth, and Slip- burn last. Ella Crag was sold to Mr Somerfield for 240gs. (Race started at 1.55.) 2.0 —T^ GREAT SANDOWN STEEPLECHASE (hanmcap) of 300 sovs; second to receive 25 sovs and the third 10 eova out of the race. About three miles and a half. I a 10 10 Mr Bottomley's Easter Ogue D Read 1 5 10 2 Mr Williams's The Pride of Mabes- iown G Williamson 2 6 11 5 Mr R Walker's Shipshape T Pearce 3 Also ran: Major Loder's Covert Hack (A Anthony). Capt. Johnstone's Cushendun (Mason). Mr Pawson's Model (Owner), Mr V J Compton's May King (Dollery), Mr Scorior's Arnold- (T Bissell). Mr R Williams's Full Fla- vour (Mr F Hartigan). Mr Gorbam's Shannon Lass (A Birch), and Major Edwards's Levanter (W Pullen). Betting-5 to 1 each agst Cushendun and Shipshape, 11 to 2 agst Covert Hack, 7 to 1 agst Arnold, 8 to 1 agst Easter Ogue, 10 to 1 each agst Model, Full Flavour. Shannon Lass, and Levanter, and 100 to 8 each agst May King and The Pride of Mabestown. Easter Ogue settled down with a long lead of Model, Cushendun, Full Flavour, Levanter, Shannon Lass, Covert Hack. and Shipshape, with May King last, and so they ran for a mile, when Easter Ogue was followed by Full Fla- vour, Cushendun, Shannon Lass, Covert Hack, and Levanter. Cushendun blundered badly at the water, and Full Flavour fell at the open ditch. Easter Ogue was followed into the straight by Arnold. Shipshape, Shannon Lass, and Ths Pride of Mabestown. On the flat The Pride of Mabestown challenged, but could not overhaul Easter jOgue. who won easily by a length and a half; a bad third. Arnold was fourth, Shannon Lass fifth, Covert Hack sixth, Cushendun seventh, and Model last, except Levanter and May King, who did not complete the course. (Race started at 2.7.) 2.30.-A THREE-YEAR-OLD HURDLE RACE of 100 sovsl second to receive 5 sovs. Two miles, over eight hurdles. 10 12 Mr Barclay's Gean Tree Anthony 1 11 3 Mr Samuels's First Attempt .A Birch 2 10 12 Mr Southall's Prince George .Piggott 3 Also ran: Major Edwards's Shaun Aboo (Mason), Major Atkinson's Flying Deer (R Gor- don), Mr T Cannon's Netherland (Dean), Mr Cooper's Theodosia (W Cunningham), Mr H Escott's Kineton Boy (Mr Katterdyke). Sir T Gallwey's Leinster (A Nightingall), Mr Hal- lick's Lambourne Belle (E Mathews), Mr Hib- bert's Royal Rouge (R Nightingall), Mr John- son's Keen Blade tB Williamson), Mr Marnes's Assault (Dolleryi, Capt Reynolds's Wagon Hill (D Graham), Mr A Singer's Liberte (Donnelly), and Mr Tabor's Agnes Forager (J Nightingall). Betting-9 to 4 agst Leinster, 4 to 1 agst First Attempt, 9 to 2 agst Gean Tree. 8 to 1 aget Prince George. 10 to 1 each agst Shaun Aboo and Wagon Hill, 100 to 8 agst Keen Blade, and 20 to 1 agst any other. KeenBlade made play from Flying Deer, Theodosia. Leinster, and First Attempt, to the back stretch, when Leinster went on from First Attempt, Shaun Aboo, Agnes Forager. Gean Tree, and Prince George. Two hurdles from home First Attempt assumed the com- mand, and was promptly tackled by Gean Tree, who won by six lengths; three lengths be- tween the second and third. Kineton Boy was fourth, Netherland fifth. Shaun Aboo sixth, Agnes Forager seventh. Wagon Hill next, and Theodosia last. (Race started'at 5.49.) 3.O.—The POND HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of 100 BOVS; second to receive 5 sovs. Two miles. 4 10 7 Mr Jones's Alcove Piggott 1 4 10 1 Capt Machell's Gorgonzola G Williamson 2 6 10 0 Mr Levy's Glen Choran A Bireh 3 Also ran: Mr Leybuck's Sweet Charlotte (Mr Walsh), Mr W Harris's Corner (W Nye), Mr R Browp's Domineer iB Scott), Sir G Prescott's Gaffer Green (Dollery), and Mr Best's Malvern Hill (Green). Betting-2 to 1 agst Alcove, 5 to 1 agst Domi- neer. 6 to 1 each agst Sweet Charlotte, Malvern Hill, and Glen Choral and 8 to 1 agst any other. Domineer at the first fence and Gaffer Green made play from Corner, Glen Choran. and Gor- gonzola, to the back stretch, when Sweet Charlotte went on from Corner. Gorgonzola, and Alcove. Two fences from home Alcove as- sumed the command, and won by a length and a half; three lengths divided the second and third. Sweet Charlotte was fourth, Gaffer Green fifth, and Corner last. except Malvern Hill, who did not complete the course. (Race started at 3.17.) 5.30-The LADIES' NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE of 100 sovs; second to receive 5 sovs. About three miles and a quarter, to start in front of the Stand. 6 11 0 Mr Bonas's Senateur .Lord Denman 1 6 12 4 Mr Gorham's Pfcccavi Mr H Ripley 2 a 11 0 Mr Brown's Barsac Mr Randall 3, Also ran: Sir C Crespizny's Kosak (Owner). Betting—5 to 4 agst Barsac. 7 to 4 agst Sena- teur, 2 to 1 agst Peceavi, and 20 to 1 agst Kosak. Senateur and Barsac made alternate run- ning to the bend for home. when Senateur shot out clear, and won in a canter by eight lengths; three parts of a lengthseparated the second and third. (Race started at 3.40.)

OFFICIAL STARTING PRICES. As published in the "Racing Calendar" and the "Sportsman^' Selling Handicap (4).—Son of the Morning, 2 to 1 agst. Long Ditton Selling (7).-Ella Crag, 2 to 1 ag. Sandown Steeplechase (11).—Easter Ogue, 8 to 1 agst. Three Year Old Hurdle (16).-Gean Tree, 9 to 2 agst. Pond Handicap i8\Älcove. 2 to 1 agst. Ladies' Hunt Flat (4).-Senateur. 7 to 4 agst.

OFFICIAL SCRATCHINGS. The "Sportsman" has been officially in- formed by Messrs. Weatherby of the following scratchings: — Manchester December engagementa-Yeni- kale. Salford Handicap. Manchegter-Papdale. Haydock Park engagements—Wellfort and Tipperary Boy. In the fall of The Pride of Mabestown on Friday Mr H Nugent broke his collar bone. The report that several leading cross- country jockeys have called a meeting at Man- chester next Tuesday, to discuss the question of riding fees, is unconfirmed by the result of inquiries amongst jockeys at Sandown Park.

SABBATARIAN PREJUDICE. Sunday Trams for Edinburgh. In the Court of Session, Edinburgh, to-day Lord Pearson delivered judgment on an application made yesterday by the Corpora- tion of Edinburgh for an interim interdict against the Edinburgh Tramway Company s service of Sunday cars. The corporation urged that their consent was necessary, and that this had not been asked or obtained.- The application was refused, and the cars will accordingly run in the meantime on Sundays.

Scottish Steel Trade. It is stated in Scotch trade circles to-day that some of the Scotch steel works will remain closed for one month at the end of the year owing to the uncombatable competition from the Continent and dearth of fresh orders.

An Electric Explosion. A serious explosion occurred to-day at an underground transforming station, belonging to the Rochester and Chatham Electric Light- ing Company, in the High-street, Rochester. Several large paving atones were thrown up, and some broken pieces smashed windows in the vicinity. Two women passing at the time had a narrow escape. Both were thrown to the ground.

M.P. with the Boers. COLONEL LYNCH DESCR!BES A FIGHT And His Own Flight. Any doubt as to the truth of the assertion that "Colonel" Lynch, the new M.P. for Gal- way. fought with the Boers as leader of the Irish Brigade is cleared up by an article now published in the "Revue de Paris," in whick Mr. Lynch tells his own story. In extracts re-produced by the "St. James's Gazette" "Colonel" Lynch describes the retreat of the Boers before Buller's Army in the operations after Ladysmith. He describes how the retreat was disorderly and his own. troops, the Irish Brigade, panic stricken, broke up. The British cavalry were in pursuit of Ben Viljoen's guns. and Lucas Meyer, who commanded the retreating force, determined on an ambush. The Boers, with whom was the gallant "colonel," sought cover and waited. "Waiting tries the nerves more than action" (writes Mr. Lynch). "I got impatient. MJ secretary came up to me. He was as un- ruffled as if he were walking in the cloister) of his university. In his hand he had a cotron bag. 'Colonel,' said he. 'will yot have a biscuit? and he showed me that hit bag was full. I shouted with laughter and took his biscuit. A thousand thunders'! The sky seemed to split. A fearful crackling -the yelping of hounds of hell-filled the air. It was our rifles. They had gone off too soon. The men had not let the English get near enough. "I snatched up my rifle, and ran to see what was happening. I perceived the English. They had halted, surprised by our fire and not knowing how to respond. We were shooting' all the while, and. though we were not, per- haps, what we were in our best days, we inflicted sufficiently serious losses on our enemies. Presently most of the English, retired, while the others looked for cover from which they could reply to our fire, From time to time we saw a man stop and apparently slip quietly from his horse, but be did not. get up again. Their fire was absolutely ineffec- tual, and after a bit they all bolted." The gallant "colonel" then describes the resolute British attack—and nis own flight. "Unluckily for me. being mounted, I found myself just at the height of the villainous pro- jectiles which whistled their plaintive, dis- turbing music round my head. I did not remain there willingly. At last I perceived the major. Exhausted by having run so far without hope of getting back the horses. he was walking off with evident pain. I shouted to him. He came running to join me. He jumped tip" 'Lynch had a spare horse), "and, with the Lee-Metford bullets humming in our ears like swarming of bees, we went off at full gallop, laughing. The guns were saved."

Welsh Ministers. p THE SENSATIONAL CHARGES. Committee's Investigation, The meeting between the committee appointed by the Congregational Federation of South Wales and the Rev. J. E. Flower took place at the Memorial-hall, Farringdon-street, London, on Friday. The meeting lasted fire hours, and the proceedings were strictly private. Those present were the Rev. W. L Morris. Congregational minister, Pontypridd; the Rev. J. Morgan Jones. Calvinistic Methodist minister, Cardiff; the Rev. E. Edmunds. Swan- sea, secretary to the Welsh Baptist Union; the Rev. Thomas Law, Memorial-hall; Mr. Robert Bird, J.P., Cardiff; Mr. Albert Spicer, J.P., London; Mr. Shepherd, Cardiff; and Mr. Shepheard, L.C.C., London, who acted as arbitrator. On the conclusion of the pro- ceedings the following official statement was issued to the representatives of the press: — The committee had a very lengthy eon* ference wit^ thp ^err J.' E^Fiower, who madt a statement -of- -his -«&ee, -and ultimately agreecfto the following:— » I did not mean to distinguish betweetf English and Welsh Churches as a. whole,, nor did I mean to make a general charge against the Churches of Wales, but only in regard to isolated cases. the existence of which I regret: I aifc sorry I used words w-bi&ij seem capable of the construction placed m>on them.' The committee expresses its satisfaction that Mr. Flower has seen it right to adopt this course, and entertains the hope that the Churches in Wales will also accept the explana- tion.—(Signedj Robert Bird, W. Edmunds, J. Morgan Jones. Thomas Law, W. I. Morrill Albert Spicer."

The Accident to a Cardiff Doctor in London. The late Dr. Edward Hodgson came from Cardiff to Newport some twelve months ago last October. He wae -a, BMta of between 40 and 50 years of aire. l)r. and Mrs. Hodgson. together with their only child, a little boy, have been away from Cardiff for some days past. and it is surmised that they were all on a visit to London when the sad fatality occurred. Dr. Hodgsci had considerable qualifications in his profession. He *was an L.R.C.P.I. and L.M.. L.R.C.S.I. and L.M. (honours), 1895; L.M. Rot. Hosp. Dub. 1895; (R.C.S.I., certificate of merit. Rot. Hosp., Dub., and Fell. Roy. Acad. Med. Inst. (Other particulars will be found on Page 2.)

Australian Cricket. Newcastle (N.S.W.), Saturday.—In the match which commenced here to-day against eighteen of this district. Mr. MacLaren transferred the captaincy to Mr. Robson, himself standing out with Blythe and Hayward. The weather was fine. Play began on a perfect wicket. in the presence of three thousand spectators. Robson won the toss. and. going in first. the Englishmen made 315. The home team had scored 86 for the loss of four wickets, when stumps were drawn. The Englishmen's field- ing was extremely good. Details of the score :—score :—Lilly. 22; Jones, 10; Tyldesley, 37; Quaife, 30: Jessop, 49; Gunfi, 44; Braund, 8; M'Gahey. 52; Garnett (not out), 31; Barnes, 5: Robson. 1; extras. 26-total. 315.

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BOER WAIj. To-Day's Wires. k THE CONCENTRATION CAMPS Suggested Change. (CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAM.) PRETORIA, Friday Night. The high death-rate in .the concentration camps is due. without doubt, to the heavy rainfalls. The regulations, the conditions, the sanitation, the hospital arrangements, and the food supplies. are all so good that it is difficult otherwise to account for it. A general feeling, 1 however, is growing that, in view of the con- tinuation of hostilities, some other method of disposing of the inhabitants of the country is advisable. alike in their interests and in ours. More Captures. (PRESS ASSOCIATION WAR SPECIAL.) JOHANNESBURG. Friday. Since leaving Klerksdorp Lord Methuen, in conjunction with General Kekewich, has bqfen operating in the Wolmaranstad district, and on the 30th Ult. ami the 1st inst. his troops succeeded in making considerable capturee from Liebenberg's laager, taking 38.prisoners, 38 wagons. 21 carts, 1.180 cattle, and 12,000 sheep. They also secured a large steam mill and several ploughs, which the Boers have been carting about and using for cultivating land. A small party of scouts went from Naaw- poort two nights ago. and surrounded a farm- house where Boers were hiding. They cap- tured three Boers and killed two. Several othera escaped. Scheepers Offensive. CAPE TOWN, November 20. Scheepers is confined in Naauwpoort Gaol, and is conducting himself very offensively to the officers charged with his supervision. He is constantly telling the sentries that he can escape when he chooses (says the "Daily Express), and he is defying authority in insult- ing language. Troops for the Front. A draft of Royal Field Artillery and re- counts, under orders to embark at Southamp- ton to-day in the steamer Ulstermore for pas- sage to South Africa, left the Royal Dockyard siding, Wooiwich, at four this morning. A Commando Captured (CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAM.) DURBAN, Friday (10.45 a.m. (Delayed by Censor.) Colonel Mackenzie, operating from the north- east of the Orange River Colony, has captured Lyon's commando.

Two Men Hanged. END OF A NORTH COUNTRY TRAGEDY. John Miller, 67, dealer, and John Robert filler, 37. musician, his nephew, were executed at Newcastle this morning for the murder of Joseph Ferguson, proprietor of roundabouts at Cullercoats. Deceased was the second hus- band of the elder Miller's mother. The men bought a sheath knife, and went to Ferguson's house. Ferguson was stabbed in the head and neck. and Mrs. Ferguson heard the younger Miller say to the elder, "You tanta- lised me; you irritated me; you gave me drink; you gave me a knife. The elder man was hanged at eight o'clock, and the execution of the younger took place at 9.30. The execution was performed by the younger Billington in private.- the public executioner being ill. Large crowds had assembled out- side the prison attracted by the double execu- tion. The murder, which wall a most deliberate one, was witnessed by Mrs. Ferguson, a very 1)ld and infirm woman. Afterwards the two men went out and quietly stood at the door until they were arrested. There was no evidence of any quarrel between Ferguson and the illers. At the trial it was pleaded that the younger man was of weak intellect, and was drunk at the time of the murder, but both Dien were found guilty and condemned to death. Since' the death sentence the men Were several times visited in prison by their friends. The solicitor of the younger man forwarded an appeal to the Home Secretary on his behalf, which was unsuccessful, but at no time was there much talk of a. petition tor commutation of the sentence or much hope of a respite for either man. The body of John Miller was cut down at Dine o'clock, and half an hour later the younger convict, John Robert Miller, was banged on the same scaffold. The reason why the condemned men were Bot brought to the scaffold at the same time ^as that the younger one had been somewhat since his "Miction, and it was tio« the scene miSht be made addi- naUy painful by the meeting of the two tIlen on the drop. From an official source it is stated that the staff Fnaoner- before being executed, made a cri™me?} protesting his innocence of the hi* He was, apparently, quite resigned to fate, and walked briskly to the scaffold. diK nePbew was in a dazed and nervous con- '"on but managed to walk to the scaffold. th« ted *be under-sheriff, "What a$te all se people", (meaning the prison officials)' aomg here?" Some thousands of people assembled outside the gaol to see the black flag hoisted. A Press Association representative was by Vpectator that when tbe under- formally demanded from the governor the condemned cell the body of the elder prisoner for execution, John ft said. "Gentlemen. I die an innocent man!" This was the only state. maJei HeJwalked luite briskly to the "caaold and showed no signs of faltering. He followed the Roman Catholic priest in the Prayers until the lever was drawn and he was launched into eternity. Death was instan- taneous. When the same formality was gone through later of demanding the body of John « obert Miller, the younger man was observed ° be listening to the ministrations of the chaplain. He made no statement. Jthougli ne ius, the younger prisoner alked to the scaffold without assistance. On stepping upon the scaffold he, turning to the chaplain, said, "What are all these people uoing here?" No reply was given, as the next distant the bolt was drawn.